“Lost” and “Found”, Pickering

Thursday 26 July, 3pm, Kirk Theatre Pickering.

Two funny, sharp and biting comedies of modern life, set on the Yorkshire Coast, by award-winning playwrights John Godber and Jane Thornton.

In collaboration with the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Contact the Ryedale Festival Box Office on 01751 475777 (we recommend you call between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm) or email: [email protected]  

Website: http://www.ryedalefestival.co.uk

Violin/Cello Concert, Thornton Dale

Wednesday 25 July, 3pm, All Saints Church, Thornton Dale

Andrej Bielow (violin) and Adrian Brendel (cello).

Lucky Ryedale Festival goers have already heard Bielow in a breath-taking performance of the Tchaikovsky violin concerto. If you missed him then, you catch still him at Thornton Dale, playing solo in Bach and Ysaye and with Adrian Brendel in the Kodaly duo.

Contact the Ryedale Festival Box Office on 01751 475777 (we recommend you call between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm) or email: [email protected]  

Website: http://www.ryedalefestival.co.uk

Lighthouse Jazz Trio in Pickering

Monday 23rd July 8pm Kirk Theatre Pickering – Lighthouse Trio

Multi-award-winning jazz pianist Gwilym Simcock’s brilliant trio combine Simcock’s thrilling, melodic compositions with imaginative interpretations of great classics. The trio punch deep into exciting groove-based tunes inspired by Celtic rhythms and an eclectic mix of other influences. Grammy award-winning Tim Garland (reeds) and Simcock are two of the most outstanding composers of our time and regarded as among the very best in the world on their instruments. With Asaf Sirkis playing a custom-built percussion set of frame drums, bass udu, hang drum and more, Lighthouse exude a very special energy and excitement in performance.

‘Gwilym’s an original. A creative genius’ – Chick Corea

‘Sure footed virtuosity, a dazzling standard’ – The Times

There are still tickets left for this very special jazz event.

Contact the Ryedale Festival Box Office on 01751 475777 (we recommend you call between 9.30 am and 10.30 am) or email: [email protected]  

Website: http://www.ryedalefestival.co.uk

The Fab 60s in Hovingham

Saturday 28th July @ 8pm Hovingham Village Hall

The Beat Club brings the Fab 60s to Hovingham

An exciting LIVE show that recaptures The Cavern Club’s magical, merseybeat years in the 1960s. You’ll hear songs that were hits for The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Searchers, Drifters, Kinks…to name just a few from a list of iconic names. The FAB ‘60s (fronted by ‘scouser’ Steve Quillon) has appeared at theatres throughout theUKand you’re guaranteed to sing, scream, laugh and cheer! There is a Licensed Bar from 7pm till 11pm’ish.

Tickets are £10 in advance (available from The Malt Shovel and also The Village Hall in Hovingham) or £12 on the night. Online booking is also available (no booking fee) on www.thefab60s.ticketsource.co.uk   

Steve Quillon

Manager/Member The FAB ’60s

01325-466892     07985-431702

www.thebeatclub.biz

[email protected]

Cycle rides to celebrate the Olympics

Five Community Cycle Rides in Celebration of the Olympic Games

Cyclist Touring Club Ryedale – Easy Rider Events – Everybody Welcome

Tues. 31st July. Castle Howard & Nunnington Hall 23 miles.

Meet Castle Howard car park 12:00. 

Colin Clarke, 01759 3703045  email: [email protected]

Tues. 7th August. Over the River Rye 28 miles. 

Meet Malton Community Sports Centre car park, BroughtonRoad,YO17 7BP at 12:00.

Keith Buck 01653 628211  email: [email protected]

Thurs. 9th August. Leavening Brow and Kirkham Gorge 19 miles. 

Meet St. Nicholas Street car park 12:00. 

Colin Clarke details above.

Sat. 11th August. Malton to Castle Howard Arboretum café 12 miles.

Meet Malton Community Sports Centre, Broughton Road at 12:00.

Leader, Carol Buck details above

Tues. 14th August. Vale of Pickering ride 16 miles. 

Meet Pickering Railway Station 12:00.

Colin Clarke details above.

These rides, are open to all, are based on the Sustrans routes in the Howardian Hills leaflet produced by Yorkshire Outdoors (www.yorkshire.com ). Lycra definitely is not compulsory but we would ask riders to wear a cycling helmet, carry a drink, a snack and a waterproof.  Not that any of us expect it to rain this summer.  Your cycle should be in a safe and road worthy condition.  Under sixteen?  Please bring a responsible adult to look after!

If you have queries please contact Colin or Keith.